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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,622.37, 10,518.93 and 4,436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,622.37, 10,518.93 and 4,436.46 is: 6,122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,622.37 : 10,518.93 = 4,436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,622.37/10,518.93 = 4,436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,622.37x = 10,518.93 × 4,436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,622.37x = 46,666,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,666,812.19/7,622.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.35

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